Professional Development Courses
The Algonquin College Inclusion and Diversity team, along with the Centre for Organizational Learning are pleased to offer our community a variety of professional development opportunities – both synchronous and asynchronous – to develop your skill in building a Culture of Inclusion. We have listed many of them below, but you can always visit the Employee Learning Page for the most up to date offerings and to register!
Asynchronous/Self-directed Courses:
Introduction to Inclusion & Diversity at Algonquin College: In this micro-course, learners will explore inclusion and diversity at Algonquin College. After defining what those terms mean, this course will set the foundation for their journey into inclusion and diversity by outlining why inclusion and diversity are crucial to Algonquin College’s success and how this can empower College employees.
*NEW* Managing with Anti-Racism in Mind: This is a series of self-directed online learning modules, specifically developed for people leaders who supervise, lead, and direct employees at Algonquin College. This course will focus on key management concepts and responsibilities which support the interruption of discrimination experienced by employees from equity-deserving groups. In this training you will learn new skills in inclusive leadership, the basics of allyship-based coaching, and anti-racism.
Bridging Cultural Differences in Diverse Teams: This is a self-paced, micro-learning course. This series of training videos chronicle workplace integration from the perspectives of employers, immigrant professionals, and established Canadians. Through their stories, learn how they work out the challenges related to integrating immigrant professionals into the workplace.
Inclusion Infusions Live: This is a repository of recordings and resources from all of the Inclusion Infusions Live events. Inclusion Infusions Live events aim to spark your curiosity about others, challenge your thinking about inclusion and diversity, and inspire you to reflect on your own values and behaviours.
Pride at Work 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion Resources: This course is a repository of all the resources and webinars hosted by Pride at Work Canada. As members of this association, Algonquin College employees are welcome to access this content to learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.
Synchronous/”In-person” Courses:
Ethical Upstander Training for Inclusion Leaders: This is an advanced Inclusion & Diversity module that provides participants with the basic skills to become an ethical active bystander. Ethical Upstanders are equipped to call-in those doing harm in our community via microaggressions. All participants must have completed the ‘Introduction to Inclusion & Diversity at Algonquin College’ online training. This 4 hour workshop is offered quarterly – go to the employee learning catalogue to register for the date and time that works for you.
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Group Assessment and Planning Session: The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) is the premier cross-cultural assessment of intercultural competence that is used to build intercultural competence. Teams will complete an individual assessment, and work through the results to develop a action plan for personal and inter-personal development. Managers may request this training for their intact teams by emailing humanresources@algonquincollege.com.
*NEW!* Responding to Racism and Discrimination in Frontline Interactions: This training is focused on equipping frontline employees at Algonquin College with response plan options when racism and discrimination occur in their work environment. Participants will learn about the factors that contribute to discriminatory interactions, its impacts, and the elements of an effective response plan, from de-escalation to self-care. This 4-hour in class workshop is offered regularly – go to the employee learning catalogue to register for the date and time that works for you.